OUR PEOPLE

Our people are the most important asset of Fortuna.  They take care of our cows and are skilled custodians of the land.  They make sure milk production is high, innovation is constant and that we're constantly moving forward with a culture of hard-work. It is a team effort.  We do the right thing and have a great time doing it too.

Board of Directors
Senior Leadership Team
Category Two

These are the people here to challenge us.  They come from a diverse background, with recognised expertise and strong personalities. They are scientists, agricultural experts, governance professionals, leaders in ethics and culture. They are educated at Harvard, Massey, Pennsylvania State and in the paddocks on the tools. They are members of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and have won awards in their field, so we can achieve more in ours.

Mike Fleming

Chairman

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

David Dodunski

None-independent Director & Company Advisor

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Dr Tom Richardson

Independent Director

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Neil McAra

Independent Director

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

David Foote

Independent Director

Tony Dodunski

Independent Director

These are the people here to challenge us.  They come from a diverse background, with recognised expertise and strong personalities. They are scientists, agricultural experts, governance professionals, leaders in ethics and culture. They are educated at Harvard, Massey, Pennsylvania State and in the paddocks on the tools. They are members of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and have won awards in their field, so we can achieve more in ours.

Dr Tom Richardson

Independent Director

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

David Foote

Independent Director

They come from a diverse background, with recognised expertise and strong personalities. They are scientists, agricultural experts, governance professionals, leaders in ethics and culture. They are educated at Harvard, Massey, Pennsylvania State and in the paddocks on the tools. They are members of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and have won awards in their field, so we can achieve more in ours.

Neil McAra

Independent Director

Mike has been involved with Fortuna Group since inception where he has held the roles of Executive Chair, Managing Director, Director and appointed as Chair in Nov 20. He has been involved with corporate and family-owned farming businesses for more than 20 years. These engagements have involved advisory roles, executive management roles and governance roles. Mike is a member of the Fonterra Governance Development Programme Alumni and member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

David Foote

Independent Director